Eduardo Longo’s Futuristic Ball-Shaped House in São Paulo to Open for ABERTO5 Exhibition | ArchDaily
Summary
Eduardo Longo's Casa Bola in São Paulo opens for the ABERTO5 exhibition, showcasing contemporary art and design within a unique spherical architectural space.
Why It Matters
This exhibition highlights the intersection of architecture and art, showcasing a historically significant yet underappreciated architectural work. It promotes public engagement with radical design concepts and supports contemporary artistic expression in a unique setting.
Key Takeaways
- Casa Bola, designed by Eduardo Longo, is a unique spherical house built between 1974 and 1979.
- The ABERTO5 exhibition transforms the house into a platform for contemporary art, featuring over 60 pieces by various artists.
- The exhibition aims to reactivate historically significant architectural works, making them accessible to the public.
Save this picture!Casa Bola by Eduardo Longo. Image © Ruy TeixeiraWritten by Antonia PiñeiroPublished on February 17, 2026 Share ShareFacebookTwitterMailPinterestWhatsappOrhttps://www.archdaily.com/1038831/eduardo-longos-futuristic-ball-shaped-house-in-sao-paulo-to-open-for-aberto5-exhibition Clipboard "COPY" CopyFrom 7 March to 31 May 2026, Brazilian architect Eduardo Longo's Casa Bola will open to the public for the first time. The futuristic ball-shaped house in São Paulo will host one of the two parts of the ABERTO5 exhibition, alongside a project on Faria Lima, a major avenue at the heart of the city featuring landmarks by architects such as Ruy Ohtake and Isay Weinfeld. Founded in 2022, ABERTO is an exhibition platform that promotes the encounter of architecture, art, and design in Brazil and internationally. After its first international exhibition at Maison La Roche in Paris, ABERTO returns to São Paulo for its fifth edition, presenting over 60 art and design pieces by 50 Brazilian and international artists. According to architect and curator Fernando Serapião, Casa Bola represents one of the most radical works of Brazilian architecture, challenging conventional domestic space and reflecting Eduardo Longo's experimental vision for housing.+ 5 Save this picture!Casa Bola by Eduardo Longo. Image © Chico Prestes MaiaCasa Bola was hand-built by Eduardo Longo between 1974 and 1979. The house is a prototype for his utopian vision of spherical housing and part of the radi...
